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AK62 YXS

2012 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,465 mi
Last recorded165,465 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S8081,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 YXS
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 165,465 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 164,894 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2025 142,358 miles

Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 5 Mar 2024 129,861 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 129,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 119,067 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 113,344 miles

Rear rubber bushes suspension arms showing deterioration but not excesive

Pass 31 Jul 2020 105,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 105,122 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 97,837 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 92,169 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 78,779 miles

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 63,390 miles

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 48,637 miles

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How Reliable is the Volvo S80?

Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
7,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
31,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,357
position lamp(s) not working 13,908
Registration plate lamp not working 9,544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,715
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 5,783
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AK62 YXS is a 2012 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 81,452 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S80 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK62 YXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S80 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo S80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK62 YXS registered?

AK62 YXS is a 2012 Volvo S80, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is AK62 YXS safe to buy?

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